This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Hudson Kitchen, Bath, & Laundry Room

Miller Woodworks

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Cincinnati with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Carlsbad Kitchen

Coastal Home Design Studio

A laundry room flood gave opportunity for a brand new kitchen including an improved floor plan, new custom cabinets and fabulous organization. Creating separate work zones for this busy family was the key. The island houses all tools necessary for this avid baker. Including a hinged mixer shelf, pull out utensil bin and tray base cabinet. The wall layout has everything you need to prep and cook a gourmet meal. Reconfiguring the niche created additional pantry and baking pan storage. Adding seeded glass and mullions gave this client plenty of space to display her favorite items. A new wine bar in the hall provided storage and improved aesthetics.

Custom Cherry Kitchen and Wine cooler station.

Phillip F Gaudette Construction Co.

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Boston with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, light hardwood floors and travertine splashback.

Belmont Residence

Hollenbeck Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall home bar in Houston with glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Heritage Oak - Tequesta

PB Built

Ron Rosenzweig, Inc.
This is an example of a large mediterranean l-shaped seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

New Homes

Tony Van Oyen Builder, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts home bar in Detroit with travertine splashback.

Aspen Estate

Aspen Homes

Mark Erik
Inspiration for a large country home bar in Seattle with beige splashback and travertine splashback.

Vibrant Transitional Home Renovation

BeeTree Homes

BAR BACKSPLASH: CHEVERNY BLANC ENCAUSTIC CEMENT WALL AND FLOOR TILE - 8 X 8 IN CABINETRY DOOR STYLE: WELLBORN Seville Square Maple COLOR: Glacier Java and Blue Bronze

Estate home with lots of bang!

Craftsman Builders, Inc.

We love to do a unique project like this multi-angle tongue and groove ceiling.
This is an example of a large country wet bar in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Rustic Transitional Style

Elegant Homes Ltd.

Transitional single-wall wet bar in Calgary with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kai in Weston Lakes

Makena Custom Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean galley wet bar in Houston with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback and travertine floors.

The Entertainer's Home

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

Shanna Wolf
Inspiration for a small transitional galley wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Grand Elegance

Mr. Paul's Custom Cabinets

Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Champions: bar area

HGI Remodeling - Remodeling Made Easy

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Classic Neutral Kitchen

Gretchen Lyons

The bar area carries the same details as the kitchen. Libbie Holmes Photography https://www.libbieholmes.com/

Bar for Entertaining

Kristina Conway

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

2345 YC

Conquest Construction LLC

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Centenary

Rustin James Realty

Photo of a large traditional galley wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Carlsbad Kitchen

Coastal Home Design Studio

Home Bar Design Ideas with Cement Tile Splashback and Travertine Splashback

A home bar can provide a spot of indulgence for one, or be a central hub you gather round when entertaining. Whether you’re thinking of planning a wine bar, outdoor bar, or just making room for a bar cart, browse these images for inspiration, and ask yourself the following questions.

Where should you position your home bar?

The most popular location for a home bar is in or near the kitchen or dining room. If you prefer entertaining outdoors, however, an outdoor bar can be a dream addition to any Aussie backyard – and imagine the luxury of swimming up to your very own pool bar! If you're building from scratch, a landscape architect can help you work out the ideal design for your space.

What type of home bar is best suited to your needs?

Home bars come in all shapes and sizes, and with an array of practicalities. Utilise an awkward corner with a cabinet bar; maximise floor space with a trunk bar, which unfolds to create a bar counter; or conveniently turn any space in your house into a bar room with a mobile bar such as a fun bar cart. If you prefer a more grandiose option, or all the amenities of a real bar, you can’t go past a built-in home bar.

What home bar functionalities do you want to include?

Decide how you will use the bar and whether you will need sinks, storage and refrigeration. Including a sink in your home bar design is a practical addition if you choose a location far from your kitchen. If you’re a wine connoisseur, you may want to include additional wine storage, whereas a mini bar fridge within the kitchen may need no extra storage at all. Home bars that will be used infrequently – perhaps an outdoor bar in the cooler months – may not need refrigeration and could suffice with large ice buckets.

What bar furniture will you need?

Seating is essential to any home bar and will impact the style of your home bar design. Bar stools, for example, come in an array of materials and styles, from traditional wooden bar stools, to resort- and industrial-style stools. Storage is another important element, so look for a liquor cabinet and wine racks. Next, if you are creating a freestanding station, you will need a bar table, which are taller and shallower than regular dining tables. Check that your stools and table height work together before you finalise any home bar designs.

How can you personalise your bar design?

Bar tools and accessories are an easy and interchangeable way to personalise your bar design. You may want to create a wine bar, tavern-style bar or retro bar, so look for wine glasses and tumblers, for instance, that will help carry this style. Coasters, bar mats or signage will help you to further achieve your desired look.